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May 20, 2008 10:59 AM PDT

Logitech unleashes Pure-Fi Mobile Bluetooth speakers

by John P. Falcone

Logitech Bluetooth Pure-Fi Mobile

The Logitech Pure-Fi Mobile: Bluetooth speaker with rechargeable battery

(Credit: Logitech)

As it's moved beyond PC speaker systems, Logitech has produced some of the better "cheap but good" iPod speakers we've seen in recent years. And now the company is adding a portable Bluetooth speaker to its lineup. The Logitech Pure-Fi Mobile boasts four 2-inch speaker drivers--two active, two passive--and a rechargeable battery that (according to Logitech) will deliver 12 hours of AC-free playback time. In addition to supporting wireless streaming from A2DP-enabled audio players, the Pure-Fi Mobile can double as a standard Bluetooth speakerphone. If wireless isn't your thing, the speaker can also accept any stereo audio source via its auxiliary line-in jack. And to round things out, it can double as a PC speaker via the USB port, which can also be used to recharge it. To complete its travel-ready pedigree, Logitech also throws in a soft carrying case.

Logitech Pure-Fi Mobile in carrying case

The Pure-Fi Mobile includes a carrying case.

(Credit: Logitech)

We've seen plenty of stationary and portable Bluetooth speaker systems before, but the Logitech looks to be a good mix of design and features. As always, we can't make a judgment on the sound quality until we get some hands-on time, but we're hoping the Pure-Fi Mobile sounds at least as good as its iPod speaker cousin, the Pure-Fi Anywhere. Look for it to hit stores in June for $150.

Read: Logitech (press release | product page) via Engadget

John P. Falcone covers home theater and network entertainment products. He's been writing for CNET since 2002.
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by cyde01 May 20, 2008 11:17 AM PDT
what ever happened to soundabout lossless?
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by cyde01 May 20, 2008 11:17 AM PDT
what ever happened to soundabout lossless?
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by cyde01 May 20, 2008 11:18 AM PDT
what ever happened to soundabout lossless? i was hoping it would replace a2dp as the bluetooth stereo standard.
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by Alba-tross May 20, 2008 11:24 AM PDT
Rich,

Right on with your story. I have been considering a Blackbird 002 system from HP from their initial release. So far, they haven't impressed me with their willingness to stay current. I have emailed (2) them about offering a Penryn system with nVidia SLI and both responses were about testing/approval issues.

I like their case, but there are other companies out there...
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